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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
O,BRIEN STILL WEAK.
Danger of an Assault at Ham
tltOn.

NIAGARA FALLS, May 23.-Mr.
O'Brien arose this morning so weak as
to be almost unable to stand. He,
however, insisted on leaving for Hamil-
ton by the noon train. Toronto is not
more than forty miles from Hamilton,
and it is understood to-day that bodies
of Orangemen intend to make descent
from the larger city upon Hamilton,
and Join with the local Orangemen in
making an attack on Mr.. O'Brien's life.
The Nationalist will be organized this
time, and Mr.. OBrien approves the
idea that they should be, and that out.
side aid should be sent to Hamilton,
which will probably now be done by
friends in Buffalo and other Irish
Captara
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
RAILROADs. MEAN WAR.
Giant Companies Charge Each
other With BOycOtting.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-Before the
Interstate Commission to-day the repre-
sentatives of the Chicago and Alton, and
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, filed
charges against the Pennsylvania and
New York Central Companies respect
lively, of violations of the third section
of the Interstate act, in enforcing the
boycott against the two first named
roads. and for their refusal to stop pay
ing commissions to their agents. The
Commission has received communica-
tion from the Mississippi Railroad Com
mission protesting against Section -Four,
save only as to exceptional shipments in
cases where sale is manifesly demand
ed to secure special transfer.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
PACIFIC COAST.
California Wines Poured
Into Turin and Milan.
THEY HAVE GOT THE EARTH.
Vast Mines Discovered in an
Alaskan Island-The Murder
Boom Continues.

SAN Francisco, May 23.-The Italian
Chamber of Commerce has recently
shipped to Italy samples of California
wines aud other California products.
These are displayed in the Commercial
Museums at Milan, and Turin. The
Secretary of the Milan Chamber OF CON-
merce has notified the officers of the
Chamber in this city that the samples
of California wines arrived in good order
and that experts would pass Judgment
upon them at the earliest time practi-
cable; and their opinions would be made
public Immediately afterwards.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
suffrage at Brussels.

BRUSSELS, May 23.-At the meeting
of the Workingmen's Party held here
yesterday, it was resolved to hold daily
demonstrations in favor OF universal suf.
frage and the granting of amnesty to
persons now imprisoned for participation
in the riots of 1886. A final meeting of
the delegates will be held tomorrow,
when the question of general strike
will be decided.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24

SAN FRANcIsoo. May pa special
meeting of the Board of Health was
held this afternoon to consider the
question of the quarantined steamer
Gaelic, and after a long discussion it
was finally decided that the cabin pas.
sengers be allowed to land Immediately
and that the Chinese be removed to the
hulk of the steamer, which is to be then
fumigated and allowed to dock.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
NEW BANK AT ORANGE.
No Ministry as Yet.

PARIS, May 23.-M. Clemenceau, yes
terday told NJ. Rouvier that he would
not promise to support any cabinet, but
was perfectly willing to take Office him
self lf'with young and new men. Presi-
dent Grevy still refuses to call M. Glenn
enceau. Although he has seen several
others, it is expected that the President
will again ask M. De Freycinet to form
the Ministry, and that the Chamber
will adjourn for another week.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
FOR SIX BITS
A Man Gets Forty Years In
Prison.

DowNIEvILLE, CAL, May %, Hugh
Currant was to-day sentenced to forty
years in States Prison for robbery. The
crime was committed on, the Sd of last
January. Currant planned the robbery,
then had Frank Wade, his step son, and
William Currant. his own son, both un.
der nineteen years, to assist him under
pretense of selling man named Miller
a mining claim. They enticed him
about three miles from Pike City and
then robbed him of six bits. William
Currant, the son, was convicted and re-
ceived one year.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
ANNEXATION PERHAPS.
Canadian Minister at Washing-
ton May Mean NJ.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The object
of the visit of Sir Charles Upper, the
Canadian Minister of Finance, is not un.
destood by such members of the admin.
istration as have been questioned in re-
gard thereto. Assistant Secretary of
State Porter thinks his mission to the
United States relates solely to matters
personal to Sir Charles himself. The
Department of State had received moth.
ing of an official character concerning
the visit.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
GRAPE BRANDY STORAGE.
Government Establishes Bon ded
Warehouse i'm New York.

WAsHINGToN, May 23.--The Com
missioner of Internal Revenue has au.
thorized the location to be at No. 43
Water street, New York City, in a
special bonded warehouse, for the stor-
age of grape brandy. 1t will be used
almost exclusively for the storage of
brandy produced in California. 1t is
claimed that its location in New York
will greatly facilitate the growth of the
sale of goods of this class.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
s. F. smALLPOx QUARANTINE.
The Hoard of Health I'm Perpiex.
fty AbOutIt.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 23.-The steam.
er Gaelic is still lying in quarantine,
guarded by Revenue cutter. No ad.
ditional cases of small pox have
developed. The Chinese passengers
will probably be transferred to another
vessel tomorrow and the cabin passen-
gers allowed to land.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
FOREIGN.
Grevy's Friends Sent to
Urge on Freycinet.
GREAT STRIKE In BELGIUM.
Lord Campbell Bankrupt-Illness
of Frederick William Denied.
Rothschild's Horse Wins.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
PARIS, May 23.-President orevy has
sent M. Floquet and Rouvier to en-.
deavor to induce NJ. Freycinet to make
another attempt to form a Cabinet.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
Colin Campbell In Hook.

LONDON, May 23.-Lord Colin Camp
bell, who recently brought suit against
his wife for divorce, has been declared
bankrupt, on the petition of the Duke
of Marlborough, who was co-defendant
in the divorce suit, and who lodged
petition in the Bankruptcy Court
against Lord Colin for his costs.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
Purchase by Tiffany & Ce.

PARIS, May 23.-At the sale of the
Crown jewels, Tiffany & Co.. of New
York, bought three of the famous
Mezoun diamonds, for $425,O00; the
fourth went to an European Princess.
The sale realized from four to six mill
lion dollars. There are more to be sold.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
SHE KNOCKS AGAIN.
sharp shock of Earthquake at
LakcpOrt.

LAKEPoRT, Cal, May 23.--The heav.
lest earthquake ever felt in this part of
the State occurred here this evening at
6:35. 1t seemed to pass from west to
east, and lasted about three seconds.
Two of the largest plate glass windows
in the Farmers Savings Bank were
cracked. In the court house some glass
also was broken and the wall was slight.
ly cracked.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
STRIKING FEATURES AT
Chicago. .
Demands, Concessions and At
tempts at COnciiiatiOn.

tempts at COnctiiattOn'
CHICAGO, May 23.-This afternoon
demand that every workman in the
building trade at Chicago should sign a
card of the principles as formulated by
their employers was radically modified
only, and their "assent" to them, instead
of the principles required. By this &C.
tion the proposed attempt was to make
$4,000 workmen individually subscribe
in writing to their employers. The code
has been abandoned and the employers
will content themselves with tacit un-
derstanding.
The Executive Committee of the Ma
tional Association of Builders are here
induiring as to the lockout, with view
of ending the matter in q way satisfac.
tory to all.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
NATIONAL DRILL OPENED.
Guard Mounted, Flag Raised and
Gods Blessing HmpIored.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The opening
formalities of the National drill took
place to-day. A corps of policemen
cleared the space about the flagstaff in
front of the camp headquarters and in the
monument lot. The Washington Light
Infantry Corps of this District, marched
in and formed in hollow square about
the camp ground flagstaff. General G.
C. Auger and his staff then entered the
square and the Chaplain invoked Gods
blessing upon the camp. A new garri.
son flag was drawn to the masthead, and
the troops presented arms and an i'm
mense crowd oheered. The National
drill was thus formally opened.
NOTHING EXTRAORDINARY.
WASHINGTON, May 23.--Aside from
the assumption of command by General
c. L. Augur this noon, the only military
general exercise of the day was Dress
Parade at five O'Clock this evening.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
IN0UIRING FOR FRIENDS.
Stea mer OFFICES I'm New York Be-
sieged With Inquirers.

NEW York, May 23.-The office of
the White Star Line has been crowded
all this morning with the friends OF the
passengers on the Brittanic and Celtic,
making anxious inquiries. A majority
of the inquirers were friends of the steer
age passengers. Very little information
was obtained. The passengers from the
Celtic who landed at Castle Garden do
not seem to be any the worse for their
experience.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
AN OIL LAMP UPSETs
And Burns a Young woman Ia
Death i'm Four Minutes.

Death i'm Four Minutes.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 23.-A dis.
patch from Kerrville, in this State,
says: On Saturday night the kerrville
Academy gave their annual exhibition.
The curtain had dropped on the first
act of the play and as it was
rising for the second act coal oil lamp
on table close by where ten young la.
dies were standing upset, setting fire to
the draperies of the stage. The dress of
Maggie Long, girl of l3, caught on
fire, and she was soon enveloped in
flames. The audience and those who
were on the stage became panic stricken
and rushed in every direction. One
young man, Haywood Fowler, in trying
to save Miss Long. was fatally burned.
The young lady's suffering was great,
and she died soon after. 1t is feared
that the injuries of some of those who
were trampled ON in the audience will
result fatally.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
Not TOO Friendly,

LONDON, May 2S.--Herr Tissea has
notified the French that Austria willnot
take part in the Paris exposition off,
cially, but will render assistance to ex.
hibitors from the empire. 1t is under
stood that Russia has come to the same
decision.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
THE MURDER BOOM.
Trffling Dispute Results I'm MUIR
der at Point Arenas.

POINT ARENAS, Cal, May 23.--Wil.
liam Heritage, a young man working in
a mill, was murdered here at the River
side Mill last night by foreigner
whose name is unknown. Heritage was
just going outside from supper when he
was met by the foreigner, and they had
some words. Heritage struck the
foreigner and knocked him down. The
foreigner then arose and stabbed Heri.
tage in his side and Heritage expired in
o few minutes. The murderer made his
escape and is still at large.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
BONANZA DIsCOvERED.
vast Mines Revealed ON an Alas
kan Island.

SAN Francisco, May 23.-A bonanza
discovery equaling, it is stated, the
famous Comstock lode, is said to have
been made within the jurisdiction of
Alaska. The place of the discovery is
on Unga island, one of the Choumagin
group. This island is near the south.
western shore of the Alaskan peninsula.
An immense ledge of great length and
breadth has been discovered.
The Sitka Mining and Commercial
Company own the live claims and have
erected a stamp mill.
Specimens of surprisingly rich ore are
on exhibition in this city.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
GAS TANK ExPLODEs.
Loss of Property valued at
$1,000.

SALEM. Ogn., May 25.--The gasoline
tank at the State Prison exploded last
evening, through the carelessness of an
employe, who was slightly injured. The
tank and building containing the
machine for making gas were totally
destroyed. Loss, $1,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
FISTS TO FISTS.
The Pacific Coast Champion
Fights in New south " ales.

New YORK, May 23.-Richard X.
Fox, of the Police Gazette, has received
the following from Sydney, New South
Wales, to-day: "The international prize
fight, for two hundred pounds and the
lightweight championship of New
South Wales, between Mitchell, of San
Francisco, the lightweight champion OF
the Pacific Coast, and Jack Hall. the
Australian champion, ended in draw.
Forty-six rounds were fought, in three
hours and four minutes. The Australian
fought on the defensive, and ran away
every round.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
THE REGULAR THING.
COal-OiI stove sets Fire to n
block in san Diego.

san DIEGO, May 2S.-A IRE broke
out at o'clock this evening, at the cor.
ner of Sixth and / streets. The furni-
ture store of J. l. Reese was destroyed,
with all its contents. The plumbing
and gas.fittag store adjoining, belong
ing to Clebaun & Jordan, was badly
burned, together with its expensive stock
of tools, just purchased. The loss was
about thousand dollars. Insurance
slight. The fire was caused by the ex.
plosion of coal.oil stove.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
SANTA ANA VALLEY.
Push. Pugnacity, Purchas-
es, Sales, Hopes and
Realities.
ANAHEIM, ORANGE, SANTA ANA.
Evolutions in Enterprise Surprises
Even the Railroad Sleepers.
A Bank at Orange.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
ORANGE, May 23.-:Tbe graders ON
the Riverside, Santa Ana and Los An.
geles Railroad reached Orange this af-
ternoon.
GRADING STREET RAILWAY.
The contract for grsaing the Orange
and Modena street railway is let and
this road will be pushed to Modens inn
mediately upon the arrival of the rails
and ties.
The volume of real estate transactions
continues large and many Improvements
are being made.
The Palmyra Hotel will soon be
thrown open for the summer tourists.
REAL ESTATE HUNTERS.
Many land spectators from abroad
have recently purchased here, and this
activity in real estate circles is a
splendid indication of the perman ency Of
the boom, and everything points to
brilliant future with us.
PROBABILITY OF A RAILROAD WAR.
SANTA ANA, May 23.-It is reliably
stated that the Southern Poetic Rail.
road will, in the near future, commence
work at Santa Ana on the extension of
the Los Angeles and Santa Ana branch
through to San Diego.
The surveyors are still working. lay
ing lines south of San Juan Capistrano,
and in several places near San Luis Reg.
PULLING UP THE STAKES.
The Southern Pacific surveyors have
pulled up the Atchison and Topeka
stakes, secretly put down by the Atchi-
son company. This, coupled with other
facts and circumstances, looks like an
early commencement of track laying aud
war between the two rival railroads.
NOT AtMUsHRooM BOOM.
TUsTIN, via Santa Ana, May % The
Southern Pacific, as we'll as the Atchi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe railroads,
have both completed their surveys
through Tustin. The right of way is
complete, and the graders will reach
here next week.
THE DEPOT GROUNDS.
The depot grounds will be located
near the new and commodious Tustin
Hotel, now in process of constru ction.
The hotel is located in the center of .
beautiful orange orchard, and for loca-
ton and elegant surroundings is unsur-
passed.
Fresh arrivals, as well as laud spec
ulators, are daily increasing the volume
of real estate transactions.
This is no mushroom boom. Every.
thing points to brilliant and permanent
future.
LIABLE TO FIGHT.
1t is reliably reported that the South
ern Pacific Company's surveyors, which
are running their lines parallel with the
Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe aud
Oceanside, pulled up the latter compa-
ny's stakes. Hostilities are imminent
between the rival employees.
The extension of the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company's branch from Santa
Ana south, will soon be extended to San
Diego.
NEW BANK AT ORANGE.
The Bank Commissioners have Just
issued license to the Bank of Orange,
at Orange, Los Angeles county It's
authorized capital Is 100000, all of
which has been subscribed, and $25, 900
have been paid.
POSTMASTER FOR SANTA ANA.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-The Presi-
dent has appointed Granville Spurgeon
to be postmaster at Santa Ana, Cal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
The Usual suicide.

ALAMEDA. CAL, May 23.-E. B. Shaw,
employed by the Columbia River Pack.
ing Company, suicided this evening by
shooting himself thrnugh the head with
a revolver. He was 55 years of age.
No cause is assigned for the deed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24

TUsTIN, via Santa Ana, May % The
Southern Pacific, as we'll as the Atchi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe railroads,
have both completed their surveys
through Tustin. The right of way is
complete, and the graders will reach
here next week.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
Manufacture Closed.

BERLIN, May 23.--The Westphalian
Manufacturing Company will close its
works in Russia, owing to heavy duties
imposed by the new tariff on material
used by the company. Several failures
of firms in the. textile trade are an
nounced,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
Charged with DivuIging.

BERLIN, May 23,-Two subalterns,
arrested at Strasbourg for high treason,
are charged with betraying to France the
secrets relating to the mobilization Of
the G,rman troops.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
GIGANTIC SYNDICATE.
SAN Francisco Capitalists GObble
MP the Earth.

SAN FRANCISCO, May PA rumor
prevails here that a syndicate, composed
of J. w. Mackay, j. c. Flood, Senator
Jones, Alvinza Hayward and W. S. Ho'
bart have purchased the immense tract
of land known as the Mariposa grant,
comprising $4,000 acres, from the bank
ing house of Donahoe, Kelly 4 Co., for
$350,000. The property is rich in min
erals, and when developed by the syndi.
cate. will no doubt form an important
feature in future mining operations.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
Crown Jewels Clean Up.

PARIS, May 23.-The sale of the
crown jewels is concluded. The chief
lot of the diamond head dress was sold
in sixteen pieces for $50, 900 francs. The
proceeds of the nine days sales is
6, ,S64, 900 francs.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
EASTERN,
Lamar Directly Pierces the
Land Question.
FIRES CONTINUE
Anxiety of Friends for Those Sup
posed Lost on the Steamers.
Fists to Fists.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
New YORK, May % "A Washington
special to the Herald says: ~, your
correspondent. had conversation yes
terday with Secretary Lamar, with re.
gard to the question Of the Land and In.
dian reform, during which the Secretary
said: 1 am fully convinced that all the
lands which have been withdrawn from
settlement at various times to allow the
land grant corporations to select indem-
nifty lands from that which ought to be
without delay for settlement;
and every indemnity withdrawal will be
revoked by me without unnecessary de.
lay. Within the granted limits of the
land grant the corporations have GER
tain right to the exclusion of the people,
that is, by act OF Congress within the in
demnity limits. The corporations have
their real rights in that section only in
with the people"
LAMAR Is GREAT.
Speaking of the Indian severalty law,
Secretary Lamar said: ''This law is one
of the most important and beneficial
that Congress- has ever paseed. The
true way to settle the Indian question
is to abolish the Indian bureau. l
mean. OF course, to pursue such policy
as will result in suppressing the numer-
Gus leases of Indian lands by the cattle
men. 1 shall sweep it away. l shalt
give notice, presently, that the cattle
must be removed and the leases an.
nulled. / am not fond of the use
Of the troops, but when cattle are
to go they must go; and while | hope
the cattle lease men will obey in good
faith / shall not hesitate to compel
prompt obedience to the law of Con.
,ress being carried out.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
Imprisonment for Life.

CHICAGO. May 23.-A Morris special
says: Schwartz and Watt, the Rock
Island train robbers, were to-day SEN
fenced to imprisonment for life. Leave
was granted the prisoners to file bill
of exceptions by August %, 1887.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
Deaths OF Noted Men.

LONDON, May 23.-Sir Horace Jones,
an architect. is dead. He was sixty
eight years of age.
PARIS, May 23.--Jean Delfus, q mau-
ufacturer and political economist, is dead.
He was eighty six years Of age.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
PRUsSIAN GROWN PRINCE ILL.
being Treated for Cancer in His
Throat.

LONDON, May ga dispatch to a
Vienna newspaper says that the Crown
Prince, Frederick William of Prussia,
has been operated upon for cancer in
his throat. The dispatch gives no fur
ther particulars, and does not state
whether or not the Crown Prince is in
danger.
LATER-HE Is NOT SICK AT ALL.
A dispatch from Berlin officially denies
the condition of the Crown Prince.
Frederick William is not sick.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24

MILWAUKEE, May 23,-It is currently
reported that the widow of the late AL
exander Mitchell, the deceased railroad
magnate, will contest his will.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
A HAHN storm.

SIERRA Cry, CAL, May ga heavy
thunder storm, accompanied by vivid
tightening and rain, passed ever this
place to-day. No damage is reported.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
Goyernor of Quebec Resigns.

QUEBEC, May 3.-Lieutenant.Go Cover
nor Mason has resigned in consequence
of i'll health.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
DAMAGES FOR DEFAMATION.
Miss Jones Obtains Judg ment for
One Thousand Dollars.

FRESNO, May 23.-In the Superior
Court to-day the jury returned verdict
for $1,000 damages in the case of Miss j..
Clinton Jones, against Rev. d. o. Kel-
ley, priest in the Episcopal church of
this city. Miss Jones taught class in
languages in this city. Last year a
young Englishman named Wallis made
reports derogatory to Miss Jones, and
the remarks were repeated by Rev. Mr..
Kelley, who also forbid her to partici-
pate in the rite of communion. In con.
sequence of this her class was also
broken up, and she sued Kelley for
$1,000 damages. The verdict OF the
Jury was unanimous for $1,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
ROthschiid,s Horse Wins.

VIENNA, May 23.-The Austrian
Derby was run yesterday and won by
Rothschild's Secupane.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
Iron Manufacturers Failed.

LONDON, May 23.--John Dawes &
Sons, iron manufacturers. have failed.
Their liabilities are $l50,000,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
Ten Years TO Prison.

MERGED, May 23.-Louis Desmond,
the Frenchman who killed Gallagher at
Los Banos last month, was to-day sen.
fenced by Judge Marks to ten years in
EolsOm.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
STRIKE BELGIUM.
Thousand and Danger
Imminent.

BRUSSELS, May 23.-Work in the
Baunag district of Hainault is complete
ly suspended on account of the great
strike. The strikers number $4,000. 1t
has extended to the Sereing district,
where the authorities are taking every
possible precaution against disturb
ance.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
Ten Years Grub Provide d .

SANTA Cruz, May 23,--Joe Sing, a
Chinaman convicted of murder in. the
second degree for killing another China.
mar, near Aptos, last February, was to.
day sentenced to States prison for ten
wears.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
THE MICHIGAN FIRES.
sweeping Flames Destroy whole
Towns.

Marquette, Wis, May 23.-The in
surance on the property destroyed at
Lake Linden amounts to about $500, COO.
The loss was 81, 500. 900. !. Two fatalities
occurred.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
TIE GAUNTLET TAKEN UP.
Riverside Accepts One Challenge
aud Dares the World.

RIVERSIDE, Cal, May 23.--Kiverside
has accepted the challenge issued by
Florida for citrus contest, in this city,
and open to the world, in 1888.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-24
Cleveland invited to st. Louis

WASHINGTON, May pa committee
of twenty-five representatives OF the
business men and of all branches OF the
municipal government of st. Louis
waited upon the President at noon to-
day and invited him and Mrs. Cleveland
to visit st. Louis during the Grand
Army Encampment in September. The
President expressed his intention OF &C
cepting the compliment extended. The
committee extended similar invitations
to the members of the Cabinet.